2006 Mercedes-Benz CL vs. 2001 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Sienna. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (801 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Sienna. (280 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | 2001 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
| Model | CL | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 801 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
